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Boros shrugged. “What of it?”

“We do not have accommodation prepared for them,” Vegas said. “Will they want to use our services as well?”

“They will. I will reimburse you for any inconvenience. They are part of my command unit. They are excellent specimens. Your females will be content with them.”

“I’m sure they are all fine examples of Galaxars,” Vegas said. “But making matches for them could take time. As you know, it has taken several months to find a suitable match for you.”

“They are not particular. They simply desire a female.”

“For breeding?”

“Perhaps for breeding,” Boros said. “I intend to be the first in this unit to sire offspring. My warriors are seeking pleasure at this time.”

“My Single Alien is a matchmaking service, not a brothel.”

Boros’s dark eyes gleamed with anger. “Are you available, human? Are your services an option for my warriors?”

Solan’s nostrils flared. His urge to protect Vegas from Boros’s insults made his bones ache as he kept himself in position. Vegas said she wanted him on his best behavior, and Boros would grab any excuse Solan gave him to start a fight. Of course, he’d be surrounded by his warriors. Boros was no fighter.

“Brigadier Boros, I am an employee here. If you and your warriors seek the services of a brothel, you’re at the wrong space station.” Vegas kept her head up and her expression neutral.

Solan detected the faintest of tremors run down her spine.

“We are in the correct place.” Boros took a step closer to Vegas.

Solan instantly stepped forward. “She said she is not available.”

Vegas whipped her head toward him, her gaze holding a look of warning. “It’s fine, Colonel Solan. Perhaps you should go and investigate your accommodation. You have yet to see it. You need to let me know if it is to your standards.”

He shook his head. “It will be fine. I can sleep anywhere.” There was no way he was leaving her with this space scum.

“I have everything in hand here.” Vegas jerked her head to the left.

“Why don’t you run along?” Boros sneered. “I would like to get to know Miss Munro better without your interference.”

A flare of battle anger rolled through Solan. It took every ounce of his willpower to stop from punching Boros. Boros was interested in Vegas and made no attempt to hide it. He was also disrespecting her by making the presumption she was available as a source of his pleasure.

“Colonel Solan.” Vegas turned her full attention to him. “Everything is fine. This is business, nothing more. I need no protection.”

He searched her expression, trying to determine how sincere she was. She was unsettled but not scared. “If you are certain.” Solan had assured Vegas he would do nothing to cause problems for the space station. Perhaps he should leave. Every second he remained close to Boros, his desire to attack grew. Still, he couldn’t bring himself to walk away.

“Thank you.” Vegas turned away from him. “Brigadier Boros, where would you like to start? I can show you and your warriors your quarters, once I have logged everyone’s details.”

“That is acceptable,” Boros said. “If this is a success, I have plans to bring a hundred warriors to this station. They all need mates.”

“A hundred warriors!” Vegas took a step back, almost bumping into Solan. “That will require considerable planning. Human females are in high demand.”

“You will be compensated for the extra work. I wish my troop to become the most respected. To do that we all require offspring.”

“I’m sure we can accommodate you,” Vegas said, sounding breathless. “It will take a little time.”

“If I give you the right incentives, the amount of time it will take will decrease. You humans seem motivated by financial gain.”

Vegas’s cheeks colored. “Naturally, we will do everything we can to assist you. Do you have a planned date for when you want these warriors matched?”

“This is a trial run,” Boros said. “I will assess the suitability of my own mate and how quickly she gets with squib. If that is a success, then our plans will expand. My warriors will also breed.”

“The female we have matched you with is excellent,” Vegas said. “You will not be disappointed with her.”